Kobalt K11RTA-03 Manual page 36

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ROUTER TABLE
33. Routing with Feather Boards
Feather boards (U) are helpful for controlling the
workpiece while routing, and they assist in keeping
the workpiece flat on the tabletop and snug to the
fence The tabletop feather board, combined with
the fence feather board, help to keep the workpiece
pressed against the fence and tabletop. The best
location for the feather boards varies according to
your application, workpiece size, and other factors.
a. Loosely install the feather board attached to
the fence as described in ATTACHING THE
FEATHER BOARDS.
b. Place the workpiece on the router table so that
it is squarely against the fence.
c. Position the feather boards snugly against the workpiece and tighten the clamping feather
board wing nuts.
d. The workpiece should move with some resistance but without requiring a great effort.
e. For wider workpieces, the tabletop feather board cannot be used.
34. Routing with the Starter Pin
The starter pin is used for operations that involve
routing curves in the workpiece.
WARNING
• As with all routing operations, always use the
guard when routing with the starter pin. Keep
fingers away from bit. Serious injury can occur if
you contact the bit. Do not attempt to rout small
workpieces.
NOTICE:
• When edging curves or complex shapes, you
must use bits that have pilot bearings.
• When using the starter pin, the feed direction of the workpiece is always right to left across
the front of the pin.
a. Turn off the integrated safety switch (W) and unplug the table.
b. Screw the starter pin into the mounting plate.
c. Adjust the depth of cut.
d. Plug in the table and turn on the integrated safety switch.
e. Set the workpiece against the front of the starter pin and feed the workpiece slowly into the
bit.
f. While routing with a pilot bearing bit, make sure that the workpiece is always in contact
with the bit's pilot bearing.
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